Answers

Subtract 98/32 from 98/60

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 3 2/32

98/60 - 98/32 is -343/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   98/60 = 98 × 8/60 × 8 = 784/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   98/32 = 98 × 15/32 × 15 = 1470/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/480 - 1470/480 = 784 - 1470/480 = -686/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -343/240

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